atalayas

/ˌɑːtəˈlaɪəz/
noun
  1. Plural of atalaya; multiple watchtowers or lookout points.
    • The coast was dotted with atalayas built centuries ago.
    • Farmers used the atalayas to keep an eye on their fields.
    • The atalayas along the border were connected by signal fires.
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